His conscience was not satisfied; and he should not acquit the Bishops.

"If you come to that," said Austin, "look at me.
I am the largest and strongest of the twelve; and before I find such a petition as this a libel, here I will stay till I am no bigger than a tobacco pipe." It was six in the morning before Arnold yielded.

It was soon known that the jury were agreed: but what the verdict would be was still a secret.

[402] At ten the Court again met.

The crowd was greater than ever.